Hattiesburg to Cleary is 81.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Mississippi, making it a straightforward same-day excursion. You'll primarily be on US 49 for most of this drive, which is a common route for many travelers in this part of the country. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route for its efficiency, especially if you're looking for a simple journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 94% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on US 49, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 74.7 miles on this highway. Expect a consistent driving experience for much of the trip, as the route emphasizes efficient travel over varied scenery. While the majority is highway, there are brief transitions onto Old Highway 42 and West Main Street as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a clear path with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Old Highway 42. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 967 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MS 967 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Old Highway 42
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
3 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Florence Byram Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Cleary Road
Turn right onto Cleary Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
74.7 mi
1h 30m
Old Highway 42
1.7 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.7 mi
4m
Florence Byram Road
1.7 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
MS 469
0.5 mi
<1m
Cleary Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Cleary, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft·5 sec·East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MS 967
1.3 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.7 mi·3 min·Old Highway 42
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
2.2 mi·3 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
57 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto MS 469
0.5 mi·49 sec·MS 469
12
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi·4 min·West Main Street
13
Continue on Florence Byram Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Florence Byram Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Florence Byram Road
15
Turn right onto Cleary Road
33 ft·1 sec·Cleary Road
16
Arrive at destination
Cleary Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 45 minute duration, this is an easy same-day drive. You can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic if Hattiesburg has any. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to stress about frequent stops for gas. Plan for one brief stop around the halfway mark to stretch your legs, as the longest continuous stretch on US 49 is over 74 miles. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 49 to Old Highway 42, as this marks the beginning of your final approach to Cleary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleary, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 74.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Hattiesburg, MS
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 81.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.54
$27.09
premium
$4.56
$14.66
$29.33
diesel
$5.61
$18.04
$36.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night
in Hattiesburg on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleary, MS
Late night
in Cleary on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Cleary, MS covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Old Highway 42, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Cleary, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
